Corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) ALIREZA PEYMAN, MD ISFAHAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
CXL with riboflavin and ultraviolet-A irradiation introduced in 1998 Spoerl E, Huhle M, Seiler T. Induction of cross-links in corneal tissue. Exp Eye Res. 1998;66:97–103.
Indications Cornea ectasias KC PMD Iatrogenic ectasias Post-LASIK keratectasia Infectious ulcers Corneal edema
Importance of age of the patient <10 years old years >40
Technique Using a wavelength of 370 nm with an accumulated irradiance of 5.4 J/cm 2 ensures that the exposure of all structures is below harmful levels
Epi-Off Epi-On Penetration of riboflavin Role of oxygen
Irradiation Conventional Accelerated Pulsed
Complications Significant haze CTK Infection
Combinations CXL + ICRS CXL + Microwave keratoplasty (Keraflex) CXL + PRK CXL + LASIK
Is repeat CXL helpful?